Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Timbuk2 Blink
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×29×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $130 |
Feature by feature
| Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack | Feature | Timbuk2 Blink |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Nylon Cordura | |
Key differences between the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack and Timbuk2 Blink
- Compression straps: No on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; Yes on the Timbuk2 Blink.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack; No on the Timbuk2 Blink.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 166 accept both. 14 accept only the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack, and 1 accept only the Timbuk2 Blink.
Only the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Only the Timbuk2 Blink fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack vs. Timbuk2 Blink: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Blink carries 8L more than the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack (16L vs. 24L), while the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Timbuk2 Blink; if you want to travel lighter, the Mountainsmith Divide EVO Daypack is the better call.